4 last-minute tech gifts they'll love

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You can buy iTunes, Best Buy and other gift cards even at bigger supermarkets. For iTunes, give at least $25 to keep the fun flowing. For Best Buy and other electronics retailers, $75 will make a nice present. That's more than enough to buy a video game (make sure you know what game system to buy for), or three DVDs or to help your recipient finally get that camera she's had her eye on. Price: $15 and up, available where gift cards are sold.

You can buy iTunes, Best Buy and other gift cards even at bigger supermarkets. For iTunes, give at least $25 to keep the fun flowing. For Best Buy and other electronics retailers, $75 will make a nice present. That's more than enough to buy a video game (make sure you know what game system to buy for), or three DVDs or to help your recipient finally get that camera she's had her eye on. Price: $15 and up, available where gift cards are sold. (HANDOUT/iTunes photo)

A phone makes a handy GPS device, but it can be tricky to use while driving. A good, old-fashioned standalone is a great standby, sitting on a dashboard, always ready to help. The Garmin Nuvi 2250 brings a lot of features from Garmin's higher-priced models. A good deal. Expect to pay $150 or less at major department stores.

A phone makes a handy GPS device, but it can be tricky to use while driving. A good, old-fashioned standalone is a great standby, sitting on a dashboard, always ready to help. The Garmin Nuvi 2250 brings a lot of features from Garmin's higher-priced models. A good deal. Expect to pay $150 or less at major department stores. (HANDOUT)

Last-minute holiday gift ideas should bring the wow without blowing your bank account and without sending you racing all over town (and ordering online risks getting your gift too late). When it comes to frenzied, late gadget gifts, we're your Santa. Just remember, you're not giving a gadget; you're giving the joy of having one of the following gifts. --Eric Gwinn, Tribune Newspapers